Parents were dropping their kids off as early as 7am.
A frustrated primary school principal has gained public support after telling parents that the school was going to start charging them for dropping kids off at school too early.
According to Quest News, Burrowes State School principal Kristine Lemon sent an email out to parents stating that any drop-off before 8:30am would result in $2.60 – $3.00 fee per day. The fee would include breakfast for the student, and would be covered under the federal childcare rebate.
Classes at the Queensland school start at 8:50am, however according to reports, parents were dropping off their kids as early as 7am and expecting staff to be present to care for them.
Since news of the email went public, many people have been debating the change online with some calling it “unfair” for working parents. However, most people thought it was a wonderful idea, and a great bargain for parents who would normally be paying hundreds each week for morning childcare.
“That’s great and wow, only $2.60 your child’s watched and fed. Cheaper than before school care or them being in schoolyard with no supervision,” one commenter wrote.
Other social media users highlighted the fact that teachers aren’t baby sitters, nor is there always staff members present when kids are being dropped off.
“A lot of entitled people on here thinking it’s ok to get babysitters for free… teachers are for teaching NOT babysitting… a few dollars to care for YOUR kids before and after school starts is not going to break the bank,” another user wrote.
What do you think?
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Written by Kate Stevens
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